Asian Stone Catfish

Asian Stone Catfish

Hara jerdoni

Also known as: Anchor Catfish, Moth Catfish

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

Tiny catfish that looks like a small pebble. Barely moves and relies on camouflage. One of the smallest catfish in the hobby.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

64–75°F
18–24°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs calm water and gentle tank mates. Extremely small and easily outcompeted for food. Best in a nano or species tank.

Feeding

Frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and micro worms. Target feed to ensure they eat.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Marbled Hatchetfish 1.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Gold Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10"

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